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New Kind of Network, usually shortened to NKN, positions itself as “the TCP/IP of <a href="/ja/web3" target="_blank" class="blog_inner_link">Web3</a>.” By rewarding anyone who shares unused bandwidth and relay capacity, the NKN network aims to rebuild the internet’s transport layer into an open, censorship‑resistant mesh. Powered by the NKN coin, this infrastructure project has quietly spun up more than 180 000 autonomous relay nodes—already the largest blockchain peer‑to‑peer network on the planet.
##Why the World Needs NKN
The legacy internet routes traffic through centralized ISPs and data centers that create single points of failure, surveillance, and throttling. NKN’s decentralized internet vision replaces that model with millions of voluntary relays. Each relay earns NKN token micropayments for forwarding packets, similar to how <a href="/ja/price/bitcoin-btc" target="_blank" class="blog_inner_link">Bitcoin</a> pays miners for hashing. Users get low‑cost, resilient connectivity; node operators monetize spare bandwidth.
##How the NKN Network Works
- Novel Proof‑of‑Relay (PoR) – Instead of electricity‑intensive proof‑of‑work, NKN uses PoR to verify that nodes actually transmit data. Relays sign off on traffic they forward, and the chain randomly audits a subset to discourage spoofing.  
- MOCA Consensus – Short for Majority vOte Cellular Automata, MOCA combines cellular automaton dynamics with Byzantine agreement to finalize blocks in seconds while scaling to hundreds of thousands of nodes.  
- d‑Chat & nConnect – Flagship apps built on NKN deliver end‑to‑end encrypted messaging and secure remote desktop without centralized servers. Every data hop consumes tiny amounts of NKN coin, providing real‑time utility and token burn.

##Tokenomics of NKN Coin
|  Metric |  Value |
| ------------ | ------------ |
|  Ticker |  NKN |
|  Max supply |  1 000 000 000 NKN |
| Circulating (Apr 2025)  | ~760 M  |
|  Inflation |  18 NKN per block, halves every ~2 years until cap |
|  Utility |  Relay mining rewards, transaction fees, PoR staking, on‑chain DAO voting |

About 70 % of current block rewards go to active relays; 20 % fund the NKN Foundation for development, and 10 % burn—creating a mildly deflationary pressure as network fees rise.

##Recent Milestones Driving NKN Price
- EdgeRouter partnership (Dec 2024): Shenzhen‑based router maker flashed NKN firmware to 50 000 consumer devices, doubling daily relay count—NKN price jumped 35  %.  
- AWS Marketplace listing (Feb 2025): Enterprises can now spin up NKN business nodes in one click, paying fees in NKN token.  
- Gate.io Futures launch (Mar 2025): OMNI‑perp pair with up to 10× leverage opened, giving traders new ways to hedge or speculate on NKN coin price.

##Roadmap 2025–2026 of NKN
1. nTransport SDK v2 – Rust and Swift libraries targeting mobile gaming studios for lag‑free P2P sessions.  
2. Bandwidth NFT – Tokenized prepaid throughput packages tradable on any EVM chain, paid in NKN cryptocurrency.  
3. ZKP Privacy Relay – Integrates zero‑knowledge proofs so relays can verify data integrity without reading payloads, boosting enterprise adoption.

##Use Cases Expanding Beyond File Sharing
- Decentralized CDN – Media platforms pay NKN network nodes to cache and deliver video closer to viewers.  
- IoT Firmware Push – Manufacturers broadcast updates over NKN mesh to devices with patchy connectivity.  
- Disaster‑Resilient Messaging – NGOs deploy portable NKN hotspots to restore communication during outages.

##How to Get and Store NKN Coin on Gate.io
1. Spot trade: Search NKN/USDT or NKN/BTC pairs on Gate.io for tight spreads and deep liquidity.  
2. Earn: Stake NKN in Gate Earn flexible pools—rewards are auto‑compounded in NKN coin.  
3. Withdraw: Use ERC‑20 or Binance Smart Chain bridges; hardware wallets like Ledger support NKN via MetaMask.

Gate.io occasionally hosts NKN‑themed trading contests and airdrops; holding at least 500 NKN can unlock fee rebates or Startup Launchpad tier boosts.

##Risks and Considerations of Trading NKN
While relay count is impressive, actual paid traffic remains modest; if app adoption lags, NKN token price could stagnate. Regulatory crackdowns on home‑router mining might also curb node growth. As always, monitor GitHub commits, mainnet updates, and monthly relay statistics before investing.

##Conclusion
New Kind of Network delivers a tangible piece of Web3 infrastructure: a permissionless, incentivized transport layer that anyone with spare bandwidth can join. The NKN coin aligns economic rewards with network health, while Gate.io provides a secure venue to trade, stake, and track this emerging connectivity asset. For crypto enthusiasts seeking exposure to the backbone of a decentralized internet, NKN deserves a place on the watchlist—and perhaps in the wallet.


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<div>Author: **Cinnie**, Gate.io Researcher
<div class="info-tips">\*This article represents only the views of the researcher and does not constitute any investment suggestions. Investment involves risks and users need to make careful decisions.
<div>\*Gate.io reserves all rights to this article. Reposting of the article will be permitted provided Gate.io is referenced. In all cases, legal action will be taken due to copyright infringement.
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